The Health and Medical Occupations

Academy

“Exploring tomorrow today”

Mission Statement

To promote the art and science of medicine and the

 betterment of the public health.

Health and Medical Occupations Academy

The Health and Medical Occupations Academy (HMO) is a state funded academy designed for students who want to pursue a career in the health field.  The four-year program incorporates both academics as well as practical training and health career exposure.  Students will be required to take specific classes and participate in specific field studies in order to graduate from the academy.  The program operates on the Dana Hills High School campus with one internship class during the junior year.

Health and Medical Occupations Academy Curriculum

Students enrolled in the program fulfill all the requirements of a high school diploma as well as college prep curriculum.  English, science, math, and lab components have been modified to provide a relevant application to the medical and health care professions.  The core curriculum is rigorous and challenging.

Students learn all the components of health and how they relate to various health and medical occupations, as well as learn the basic principles and terminology of the fields and build their technical skills through work-related projects.

Built into the curriculum are career and college motivation components: visits to medical/health care sites and colleges, and presentations by professionals within the community.  Summer jobs for many of our students is a goal of the program, as well as assistance in job placement after graduation and/or movement into a higher education.  As a result, there are two Health Science classes the students must complete, which provide them with the exposure and training necessary to work in the health field.

Goals of the Academy

• To provide students with a four-year training program relevant to today’s medical and health needs and prepare students for post-secondary education.

• To provide vocational training in hospitals and health care fields to meet employment needs of the local community.

• To provide alternatives to traditional curriculum for students who might be having difficulties choosing a career.

• To encourage a partnership between the private sector and the educational community.

• To strengthen the self-confidence of the students and increase their leadership skills.

Registration Information

The Health and Medical Occupations Academy is a career-oriented program at Dana Hills High School.  Students who are interested in pursuing a career in any medically related profession, have an interest in science, and/or are highly motivated to help people must apply to be accepted into the academy.  Any incoming high school student or current Freshmen may apply for the Academy by filling out an application and returning it to Mrs. Wingen.  Applications are available on this site and are due on or before May 1st.  Each application will be reviewed and a notification for an interview will be followed.  Each student will be interviewed and evaluated by the Academy committee.  The Academy committee is made up of credentialed staff, who will determine if the qualifications of the student meet the standards of the Academy.  Students will receive written notification of the outcome of their application/interview prior to summer registration. Applications are available in the guidance or click here for access to an application.

Helpful Tips For Seniors

Portfolios:  Senior portfolios are completed in Honors Anatomy & Physiology and are due prior to the end of the semester.  The due date varies each year but falls around May 15th.

Click here for a copy of the Senior Portfolio Check-off list.

Click here for a copy of the Peer Tutoring form.

Click here for a copy of Medical Core and Medical Hospital Careers course descriptions.